noun

goblet

GOB-luht

Goblet (noun) means a drinking cup with a stem and base, without a handle. Example: “The wine was served in ornate silver goblets.”

noun

A drinking cup with a stem and base, without a handle.

"The wine was served in ornate silver goblets."

How to use goblet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA stemmed drinking cup, often fancy or ceremonial.

goblets plural

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The wine was served in ornate silver _____.

From Old French gobelet, a diminutive related to the verb gober ("to swallow").

Origin: Old French

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What does “goblet” mean?

The word “goblet” means a drinking cup with a stem and base, without a handle. In plain terms, a stemmed drinking cup, often fancy or ceremonial.

How do you pronounce “goblet”?

“Goblet” is pronounced GOB-luht (/ˈɡɒblət/ in IPA).

How do you use “goblet” in a sentence?

Here is “goblet” used in a sentence: “The wine was served in ornate silver goblets.”

What part of speech is “goblet”?

“Goblet” is a noun.

Where does the word “goblet” come from?

The word “goblet” comes from Old French. From Old French gobelet, a diminutive related to the verb gober ("to swallow").

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